Nextdoor.co.uk

[bednobs]

anyone got any experience of this? I had an invite from someone in my road and wasnt quite sure what to make of it.

[Mexican18]

I'm not sure what to make of it either!

[Zacs-Master]

Seems like a good idea on the surface. No doubt it will make its money from selling your details and allowing companies to snoop on your lifestyle.
https://nextdoor.co.uk

[Tilly2]

I and my community use it a lot but don't have the time at the moment to give a detailed answer.
I'll be back later. :-)

[bednobs]

i dont know how this got in site suggestions - can anyone move it to CB please?

[bednobs]

hmm ... most odd!

[SlackAlice]

Nextdoor replaced Streetlife in the UK in about 2015. I used to be a member of Streetlife.
However, to join Nextdoor you had to give a lot of personal information which was 'visible' to other members at all times. I declined the offer to switch from Streetlife to Nextdoor.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nextdoor

[shoota]

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/nextdoor.co.uk

[Prudie]

I have been a member of mine for about 6 months. I only gave my name, email and a very generalised description of my address.That's the only info I gave. It's OK for picking up on local issues, things for sale and local crime. My only issue is I get inundated with email about every single post.

[Zacs-Master]

Exactly SlackAlice.

‘My only issue is I get inundated with email about every single post.’ Yep, Prudie, as I suspected.

[Arrods]

I thought you could switch off email notifications - but having seen others' comments I've decided to 'resign' anyway. Streetlife was good. I was able to donate a load of stuff to local good causes - and when I off-loaded an unwieldy barbecue the donee let me have 6 lovely sirloin steaks (he happened to be a butcher).

[hc4361]

I've been with Nextdoor since it took over Streetlife. I don't receive any email notifications as I have turned them all off in settings.
I registered with Streetlife and Nextdoor with a unique email address and I have not received any emails except the 'welcome to Nextdoor'.

I like the fact that you cannot be totally anonymous on the site - it prevents spammers and other nasties from using the site.

I find it invaluable for information about local crime, local clubs and societies, major planning applications, help needed by local charities and voluntary providers, items for sale and freebies, but mostly as a place for ideas and suggestions to be discussed.

I have found excellent tradespeople on the site through recommendations (a roofer and a gas fitter) and a person in need of urgent help on Christmas Day got the help she needed.

[hc4361]

This is what Nextdoor says about privacy:

Fences are sometimes necessary. But online privacy is always necessary. Nextdoor makes it safe to share online the kinds of things you'd be okay sharing with your neighbours in person.

Here's how:

Every neighbour has to verify their address.
Every neighbour signs in with their real name. Just like in person.
Your website is protected by password and encrypted by HTTPS.
We never share your info with advertisers.

And safety:
Nextdoor makes it safe to share online the kind of things you'd be okay sharing with your neighbours in person.

Here's how:

Every neighbour must verify their address.
Each neighbour signs in with their real name. Just like in person.
You choose where your information is shared.
Your website is securely encrypted using the HTTPS Internet protocol.
Nextdoor never shares your personal information with third-party advertisers.

[Tilly2]

Actually, I can't say anymore than HC has said at 11.45. I find it invaluable.

[sandyrocky]

probably you shouldn'tgo